Happy Feet Plus has been supplying the Florida Gulf Coast with healthy, comfortable footwear since 1985. Founders Jacob Wurtz and Jane Strong continue to build on their core message of improved well-being through supportive, healthful footwear, and they now operate 12 stores across the west coast of Florida including locations in Ellenton and Sarasota. 

Their hand-picked selection of sandals, shoes, clogs and athletic shoes from brands like Birkenstock, Finn Comfort, Brooks, Dansko, Aetrex and Vionic is specifically designed to offer foot, knee, hip and back pain relief with an eye toward quality and craftsmanship.  

The company’s pinnacle brand, Kenkoh, the original massage sandal, combines elements of traditional Japanese reflexology with orthotic arch support to offer foot pain relief and relaxation. Scientific studies have shown increased circulation as a result of wearing Kenkohs which has, in part, caused both current and former professional athletes to wear this brand as an after-sport recovery sandal. 

Locations: 5905 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton, 941-721-6463; 1453 Main St., Sarasota, 941-924-2536. For more information, visit HappyFeet.com/store-locator.